You’ve come to the right place, because my more than 30 years as a player and more than 20 years as a gaming writer in books, newspapers and magazines, and as a teacher and speaker at seminars, have led me to explore the games, their history, their design and programming, and the odds of winning. You are reading this guide because you want to learn how slot machines work, what goes into developing games that are fun for players, and how to get the playing experience that’s best for you.